• The second season of “The Last of Us” premiered its first episode, with new episodes airing weekly at 9 p.m. Sundays.
• The series, based on the 2013 video game, follows Joel and Ellie as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection.
• Season 2 picks up five years after the first season, exploring the repercussions of their past actions.

The second season of the apocalyptic TV series, “The Last of Us,” has finally premiered its first episode, with the remainder dropping weekly.

“Nowhere else to look but up. Season 2 of #TheLastOfUs premieres tonight at 9PM on @StreamOnMax,” Max said on Instagram announcing the new season.

Episodes will be released at 9 p.m. each Sunday to streaming platforms, including HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

The series based on a video game world features actors Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey leading the cast.

Here’s what to know about Season 2 of “The Last of Us.”

What is the series ‘The Last of Us’ about?

The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world following a parasitic fungal infection that takes over the planet. After 20 years of the fungus consuming populations, many humans turned into unrecognizable creatures called “the Infected,” and communities formed to survive…for good and bad.

The plot follows two survivors, “Joel Miller,” played by Pascal, and “Ellie Williams,” played by Ramsey, as they pursue a cure amid life-threatening and conflicting conditions.

According to HBO Max, the second season “picks up five years after the events of Season 1. Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”

The series is an adaptation of the original 2013 video game storyline produced by the American video game developer, Naughty Dog. The series was written for TV by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, who carried over their work on the video game into a live action world reimagined.

Who plays the character Eugene in ‘The Last of Us?’ Meet the cast

Following the first episode called “Future Days,” many fans may need to watch Season 1 to better understand the names and events already mentioned in Season 2.

The character “Eugene,” was a member of the Fireflies (a revolutionary group fighting against the U.S. government’s quarantine zones) and husband of “Gail.” The character allegedly was killed by Joel after becoming infected, gamesradar.com said.

“Other than being married to Gail, little is currently known about the character, but we doknow he will feature in a later episode and will be played by Joey Pantoliano,” gamesrader.com said. “Presumably, the mystery of what happened to Eugene and why he died will be answered later on in the season.”

Here is the cast list for Season 2:

When will episode 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ be released?

Episode two of season two will be released on HBO Max and other platforms at 9 p.m. April 20.

How can I stream the series ‘The Last of Us’ on Max?

The series is a subscription to HBO Max with episodes released weekly.

You can sign up for a Max plan online. A basic plan with ads costs $6.67 per month; a standard plan costs $11.67 per month; and a premium plan costs $14.17 per month.

There is also a student discount available for those eligible.

HBO Max is apart of a bundle option with Hulu and Disney+ at $16.99 per month with ads, or $29.99 per month without ads.

How can I stream the series ‘The Last of Us’ on Hulu?

You can stream the series on Hulu with the premium subscription at $18.99 per month ad-free, or a bundle options with HBO Max, Disney+.

How can I stream the series ‘The Last of Us’ on Amazon Prime Video?

Season 1 can be watched on Amazon Prime Video for purchase at $29.99; and Season 2 can be streamed with a Max subscription.

How can I stream the series ‘The Last of Us’ on Apple TV?

“The Last of Us” can be purchased or rented on Apple TV. Currently, the platform is promoting a limited time offer at $2.99 for the first three months, then $9.99 per month with weekly releases and no ads.

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